Life at the Top

When Jasper finally woke up, the first thing he smelled was the sharp scent of disinfectant. Then, he opened his eyes to see a white ceiling. He was about to ask where he was, only to feel his throat burn. It felt like it was about to tear and burn from how dry it was.

“Water…” He whispered softly. Wendy heard movement and immediately walked over.

She grabbed Jasper’s hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry.

“How are you feeling, Jasp? What do you need?”

“Water…”

Wendy quickly grabbed the warm water she had prepared beforehand.

Jasper felt much better after taking a sip, and he slowly regained consciousness. His chest clenched slightly when he saw Wendy’s worried expression and the reddened corners of her eyes.

“What happened? Did you cry?”

The emotions Wendy had tried hard to suppress immediately resurfaced when she heard Jasper’s question.

Tears started to well in her eyes which shocked Jasper.

“What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?”

Wendy shook her head and wiped her tears. “You didn’t. It’s just that you scared all of us. You fainted in front of all of us after the financial war with Soros two days ago.”

“The little prince and Lord Alvarado were terrified when they brought you to the hospital. They were both frantic, they almost tripped and fell over while running.”

did not say anything because of how important the moment was. He was thankful that he only fainted after everything was over, or there

lips when he thought about how, despite their status and

and all he

two eye-catching plants in the corner of the room. Those plants did

the room’s too white and blinding, and that you wouldn’t like it when you woke up. So, he got

he would have repainted the room as well.” Wendy explained,

few higher-ups are here too, they came to the hospital to visit you. You made a huge

you woke up and forgot to tell them you’re awake. I’ll

Then she left.

a dazed Wendy, Jasper

times when she acted

while, Wendy returned to the room with Jasper’s medical

you only fainted due to over-exhaustion and malnutrition. But I’m telling you, I’m going to watch you eat

as he took in Wendy’s

“Alright. Whatever you say…”

She was thankful that it was no big deal this time, but she would not know what to do

seeing how they’re definitely going to come and visit you, do you want me to tell them

Jasper shook his head.

time. I’ll be fine

higher-ups had come to visit. Then, she went out to inform the visitors and let Jasper rest

at the scenery outside the window, his mood

had finally been lifted and the clouds had given way to a sunny sky again. He knew that there was still a long way to go, but he would walk it no matter how difficult it was. After all, he was the one who chose